Ripponlea Food & Wine
ProHighlights
- Four function areas, from a private room for 9 to a velvet-booth cocktail bar for 45
- Whole-restaurant hire for up to 80 guests
- Canapé packages from $55 per person and set menus from $85 per person
About Ripponlea Food & Wine
Ripponlea Food & Wine is a modern European restaurant in a corner building on Glen Eira Road, across from Ripponlea station. It has been running since 2014, serving dinner from Tuesday and lunch and dinner from Thursday to Saturday, with a look built around dark timber, brushed metal and green velvet booths. The restaurant splits into four areas that can be booked for events. The Cocktail Bar holds 45 standing or 25 to 30 seated, and the Back Dining Room beside the open kitchen takes 20 to 28 standing or 22 seated. The Front Dining Room seats 20 to 27 at one long table, or 30 to 35 across two tables in an L shape. The Private Dining Room is a small, moody room with an oval table, emerald carpet and a chandelier, seating six to nine with a dedicated waiter. Hire the whole venue and you can host up to 80 guests. For stand-up events, guests choose four, five or six canapés plus a mini bowl, with extras such as lobster rolls, wagyu cheeseburgers and churros. Seated groups pick a two or three course menu with guest choice, and grazing boards of cheese and charcuterie can start the night. Drinks run on three-hour packages at three levels, priced separately for daytime and evening events, with spirits, cocktails on arrival and French champagne as add-ons. Groups of any size can also drink on consumption with one bar tab settled at the end. Restaurant bookings cover groups up to about 20, and larger events are handled by the events team, which can also tailor a menu. Send an enquiry to book.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Pricing
The two course set menu is $85 per person and three courses are $100 per person. Grazing boards are $100 small or $190 large, and a 5% weekend and 15% public holiday surcharge applies.
Food
Set menus offer guest choice across entrées such as tuna crudo and calamari, mains like beef cheek, gnocchi and lobster spaghetti, and desserts including a chocolate fondant. A dietary menu is published and menus can be custom designed.
Beverages
Add-ons include basic spirits at $20 per person, cocktails on arrival from $15 per person, French champagne on arrival from $25 per person and custom gift cocktail bottles at $35 each. Drinks on consumption run through one bar tab paid at the end.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Ripponlea Food & Wine hold?
The whole restaurant can be booked for up to 80 guests. On its own, the Cocktail Bar takes 45 standing, the Front Dining Room seats up to 35 across two tables, the Back Dining Room holds 28 standing and the Private Dining Room seats nine.
How much are the function packages?
Canapé packages are $55, $60 or $64 per person for four, five or six canapés plus a mini bowl. Seated groups can choose a two course menu at $85 per person or three courses at $100 per person.
What drinks packages are there?
Three-hour packages start at $60 per person for a daytime function or $70 in the evening, with signature and premium lists above that. Basic spirits can be added for $20 per person, or the group can pay for drinks on consumption through a single bar tab.
Can the menu cater for dietary needs?
The restaurant publishes a dietary menu and can design a menu around a group's needs. Guests with allergies should let the team know before choosing, as the kitchen handles nuts, egg, soy, wheat and seeds.
Are there surcharges?
Yes, a 5% surcharge applies on weekends and 15% on public holidays. It is added to the food and drink total.
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Dinka Matković
a month ago
A fantastic boutique grocer packed with fresh, high-quality produce and unique gourmet products. Always a joy to shop here. What truly sets them apart is their unwavering consistency. No matter how busy they get, they ne…
Elizabeth P
2 months ago
This is such a great find with excellent food and service. The ambiance of the bar is also warm with a lux feel. Don't go past it, but make sure you are on time as your booking will be fairly well enforced as there may b…
Kate Reid
4 months ago
2026 most recent: We honestly cannot recommend Ripponlea Food and Wine highly enough. On Monday evening, they hosted the most incredible surprise proposal and intimate engagement celebration for us, and the experience w…
Michelle R
4 months ago
We celebrated my birthday at Ripponlea Food & Wine last week and I'm still thinking about it. The food and cocktails were excellent, but what really stood out was the service. My family can be a little fussy when dining…
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